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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,671.08, 46,006.68 and 8,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,671.08, 46,006.68 and 8,484.53 is: 12,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,671.08 : 46,006.68 = 8,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,671.08/46,006.68 = 8,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,671.08x = 46,006.68 × 8,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,671.08x = 390,345,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,345,257.63/30,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.82

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